My wife and I recently stayed at the Fierro Hotel on a recent trip to Buenos Aires. The hotel has a restaurant, UCO, on the main floor. We decided to visit the restaurant one evening for dinner and had a nice experience. We started with the Quesos Locales y Chutneys Patagonicos. This selection of local cheeses and jams featured cheese of varying textures and flavors: one gooey rich and creamy, one hardy and salty, and one creamy deliciously pungent blue cheese. The pairing of jams worked nicely with each cheese. Next we had the Duo de Empanadas Caseras. This pair of empanadas featured one beef and one cheese. The empanadas had a crisp outside, the cheese was nicely gooey and the beef was tender and lightly marinated with a creamy gravy. For our entrée we split an Ojo de Bife. This steak was tender, juicy and smokey and paired with sides of chimichurri, ground mustard and salt. read more

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Solid 4.5 stars for this place. It's definitely pricey compared to other restaurants but the food was really very good. We had: the jamon croquettes, which were awesome; the cheese plate - delicious and nice pairing with some homemade jams; the cheeseburger, which was very filling and delicious; the zucchini carpaccio (so fresh and yummy!); and the pasta with tomato sauce and pesto. The service is lovely at this place. We had breakfast here most days that we stayed here (a full two weeks) and all the waitstaff are wonderful. It has a quiet ambience, which is warm and welcoming. They have an incredible collection of wines too! read more

Disclaimer: This was a year or so ago, but the review's directly from notes written after the business trip ended. Bottom line: In 1 word, UCO is thoughtful. No one's taking shortcuts here, and it shows: the delicious, laboriously-cared for charcuterie, the granita tasting like it was paid attention to as much as the lamb shoulder; the consistent, detailed preparation of breakfast - the yogurt so creamy yet light, and each medialune and Irish breakfast meat was perfect. And though I was not as warmly received as from those at Fierro's desk, they were still nice enough to this exhausted businesswoman. read more

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Food: 4.0/5.0 Service: 4.0/5.0 Value: 4.0/5.0 Decor: 4.0/5.0 Overall: 4.0/5.0 Did the brunch menu and tried the burger, so can't speak for the proper lunch or dinner menus. The brunch was excellent and the venue very nice and relaxed. The food was excellent (solid pastries and risotto), and the service very good. The burger I found very unique - nice and juicy with a looser patty than typical for a hamburger. Brownie points for it being a rendition of a bacon burger. However, I do think that this falls short of some of the better burgers in the states, so probably just worth trying the first time. read more

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I'll be honest. The food was just ok. All this hype and it was good but I wasn't wowed!!! Service was great. The bread and salted butter a rare find here in BA were great. Nice portions and a good lunch menu. Desserts not worth it but the fried chicken appetizer is !! read more

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tl;DR - Who says it's hard to get a rare steak in Argentina? (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires?select=RdkT-oEl3xKT71A819cuIQ#K9O1W_ffUz41Z6zU-wxtSw). UCO replaces HG in the Fierro Hotel with solid food and service. ---------------------------------------- Full review: We came to the Fierro Hotel looking for the HG Restaurante (aka Hernan Giponni Restaurant) and found that the hotel's restaurant had a new chef and new name - UCO. When we were there late-November, they were still in the process of remodeling so the back patio area was not yet open. They have a 430 peso tasting menu (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires?select=vsazlG64AVY7t-MWMf85Ig#vsazlG64AVY7t-MWMf85Ig) and a short a la carte selection (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires?select=vsazlG64AVY7t-MWMf85Ig#Q-LWRade0BzCzat85mw_gA) which has a couple of larger "to share" items like Lamb shoulder and 500g Rib-eye which are tough to do with a pescetarian dining companion (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires?select=vsazlG64AVY7t-MWMf85Ig#KdYz8gYoqGJahKE0awUtHg) We ordered the Ceviche Style White Salmon Carpaccio to start and the g/f got the Stuffed Artichokes with Hummus & Saffron and I got the Glazed Arañita which was specified on the menu to be cooked Medium-Rare, which I said I was actually excited about after hearing of the difficulty in getting meat less than medium. They were out of artichokes and said a sub of asparagus would be done which the g/f agreed to. After seeing the vegetarian dish ordered, the server checked on diet restrictions and found that the g/f was pescetarian. We soon found that this had altered the Amuse where she got Smoked Trout (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires?select=vsazlG64AVY7t-MWMf85Ig#RdkT-oEl3xKT71A819cuIQ) and I got a duo of Beef Tongue and Lamb Shoulder (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires?select=vsazlG64AVY7t-MWMf85Ig#s_I0SAKte5iQDCpaO7TN7w). We both enjoyed the cold-smoked trout. Lamb and tongue were both very tender, though the tongue (even with the chimichurri type sauce) was pretty bland in comparison to the lamb. A complimentary dish of fried yucca with a cucumber salsa appeared (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires#HF2HHsIOy1fwe2c1omj4Jg). There was some ham-type meat in the creamy sauce on top of each piece so proceed with caution, if you're not a meat-eater. The carpaccio was a pretty good sized plate of paper thin fish slices with some toasted corn kernels, yellow and red pepper slivers, lemon juice, minced red chilis, and cilantro (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires#pr-2VovFNzpa88oChWQn-Q) We weren't expecting a chiffonade of cilantro on carpaccio (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires#Ryv0gSJSU-cX1svydHnCJg) and since both of us find cilantro to be soapy, it was a tedious process to de-cilantro-ify the dish. It was an interesting carpaccio / ceviche hybrid, and we enjoyed the spicy kick from the bits of chilis. The g/f really enjoyed the asparagus & hummus dish (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires#yL9D89yuCiJnCkEMNkQ6cw) saying it was one of the better vegetarian dishes she'd had . . . ever. I won't argue with that! I liked the pronounced lemon flavor in the hummus. The steak came pre-sliced on top of the mashed potatoes with some fried shallots and basil leaves on top (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/uco-buenos-aires#b80pvotrdaeUHr0tpYu7zw) I could see that it was well undercooked vs med-rare; I like rare so didn't mind this "error". The meat was flavorful from the glaze, but more than a few bites were tough / gristly. I didn't realize it at the time, but Arañita is known as Bavette in France and Flap in the US. I've had this cut before and how it's sliced for serving has a large part to the tenderness and that could have been better here. Still we really enjoyed the friendly service and the meal overall. 3.5 stars for the food. rounding up for the service. read more

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Service was efficient and pleasant. Pretty courtyard for eating outside. The beet risotto was good but veryyyy cheesy. Burger with bacon and polenta fries were delicious (and come on absurdly long wooden planks), as was the fried seafood. It was a much fancier/chic place than whatever I was expecting. The bathroom is in the lobby across from the receptionist. To get in AND OUT (!) of the building the receptionist has to open the door for you with a remote. She forgot on our way out, so we struggled for a minute to figure out how we were supposed to open the sliding glass door when she realized her duty. read more

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Saw this as the #4 restuarant on TripAdvisor. Had the rabbit pate which was buttery and soft (8/10), cerviche which was fresh and tasty (9/10). Was given complimentary plantain with mango (7/10) and beef shoulder (7/10). Our main dish is the lamb shoulder aged 18 hours - soft and tender but not to my taste (I wouldn't recommend). 6/10 Excellent service from waiters. I recommend eating outside on a nice night. Beautiful outside scenery. read more

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Excellent food and excellent service. With a trip to Palermo to dine here. I suggest the 3 meal with wine. The location is hidden in an unassuming part of town but the entrance stands out from a block away. The seafood soup is divine. read more

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Cool place to have breakfast, brunch pr dinner. Lovely flavours and a lot of products made in-house A bit pricey as lunch is 300 pesos + beverages. But the food is worth the money . read more

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Five star food, wine, service, experience. It literally does not get much better than this. The restaurant is superb, we went in for a late night (22.45) steak and the quality was amazing. Cooked to perfection at medium rare, with some tatties and spicy chimichurri sauce on the side. We went for breakfast and the quality was just as good. Granola with caramel, scones and croissants. Eggs with cheese and spinach. Black coffee, orange juice and boost shots of a multitude of healthy ingredients. The service is impeccable and the staff all speak perfect English. I can't recommend it enough. read more

My girlfriend and I went here on a Wednesday night and it hit the spot! Awesome food, knowledgeable wait staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. Their back porch looks awesome as well, though we dined inside. Highly recommended spot. Just make sure to make a reservation. I wanted to give this place 5-stars but a few small things bugged us. This place is quite expensive for what you get (definitely less expensive places with same quality food in Palermo). They didn't respond to our email when we tried to make a reservation and service was a bit spotty at time. Otherwise, give it a shot if you're looking for a nice dinner. read more

Brunch is $285 ARS per person... What a great deal! Everyone @ the table has to order it though. Menu is updated on their site. It includes course 1) fruit parfait, Orange & apple juice, scones, chocolate pasty, chocolate dessert bite, coffee; Course 2) charcuterie board with different seasoned pork parts (chimichurri, onions, mustard); Course 3) Risotto w/portobello mushrooms & Patagonian trout OR Full English breakfast 4) fruity dessert + last coffee. Decor is wonderful. Service is exquisite. They accept credit cards. There's patio seating as well as indoor. Highly recommended! read more

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Went to UCO with a group of 11 for a the price set menu. Very cool interior and serving dishes. I wish we had been able to sit outside as the garden looked beautiful! Everything on the menu looked really good with a variety of flavors. The burrata was delicious and fresh, the fresh fish was decent, but the steak the others ordered was better. Next time I would skip on the wine pairings and choose a bottle, as I was not a fan of all of them! The staff was nice but a bit slow. read more

UCO - Set menu - Argentine Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Great cozy spot with blankets to keep warm, u.s. adapters and sockets, friendly english speaking servers, outdoor space, chill music, nom food! We got the burger, polenta fries, and trout sandwich. Large portions. Lunch is until 7:30ish so no dinner but I would love to come back for dinner another time. read more

First class food right here! It doesn't get better than this. We were looking for a late night snack, the kitchen actually closed at 10:30 but it was 10:45 and the chef was more than happy to cook for us! Service right there! We appreciated that we were holding the chef back so we quickly ordered! One massive sirloin to share. We wanted wine but the waiter informed us that the sommelier will be right over... A SOMMELIER!! This came with pickled veggies mini rustic potatoes and my new fave chimichurri sauce!! The Sommelier advised us that the Malbec would be perfect. Service is at its best! The food is to die for and the wine!! I'm not sure what else you could want? We exchanged this to be around £69. Words cannot explain how this restaurant should be on everyone's list!! read more

By far the most friendly service yet experienced in two months in BA. Visited twice and reasons to leave impressed on both occasions. Food excellent and great courtyard for outdoor dining. read more

We stayed at the hotel above and first experienced the room service from UCO. After a 20 hour flight, anything would do but this was amazing. We ended up going to this place several times during our trip and was definitely a favourite. read more

Decided to try this restaurant and was less than happy. We spent about $80 usd, order two drinks, one appetizer and an entree to share (Lima style rice with fish and shrimp). The fish was very smal portions, but was tasty. The service was soooo slow here. We were one of three tables that came in all at 8pm, first people to arrive. Our app made it to the table before my glass of wine. The restaurant didn't pick up and have tables fill up until 9:30pm. Overall I just felt like I spent too much for food and was eager to leave after such slow service. read more

YUM!! What a treat. The four of us walked in an enjoyed a delicious lunch. The wine selection was diverse and pleasing, wine by the glass was equally impressive. The food was beautifully plated and perfectly prepared. We shared tapas which were fantastic, then we longed for the family-style shared meal when our neighbour table ordered. Simply put, one can not order incorrectly. This restaurant is great! Great servers, seems to be loved by locals and travellers alike. read more

Worth the trip, I was staying at the hotel and decided to give dinner a try after loving the breakfast every morning. For sure I was not disappointed, the opposite I was really surprised. The lamb shoulder is one of the best we've ever had, duck pate was also excellent. Will really recommend this place, good food, wine & prices. read more

Had the pleasure to eat at UCO on our Honeymoon in January 2015. It was such a fantastic experience. The food and wine were outstanding, the food is fresh and all cooked in house. I sampled wine from different regions of Argentina(complemented every dish). Such a fun experience.My advice, go, sit back and take your time to soak up the Argentina food experience. Guilt free because it's all so fresh read more